The organochlorine PCP (pentachlorophenol, C6Cl5OH) is a wood preservative biocide.

Structure

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PCP is a polychlorinated aromatic:


 

Degradation

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PCP is degraded by some bacteria, including Sphingobacterium chlorophenolicumCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).


PCP → TCHQ → TriCHQ → DCHQ → 2,4-dichloro-3-hydroxy-cis,cis-muconic semialdehyde.

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